Zilber Family Foundation Pledges $3.1 Million to Expand Milwaukee Cash Assistance Program
The Zilber Family Foundation is pledging $3.1 million to expand The Bridge Project in Milwaukee, a program that provides unconditional cash assistance to low-income mothers. This funding will support a second cohort of pregnant mothers, building on the program's previous…
Milwaukee, WI, September 15, 2026 —
The Zilber Family Foundation has announced a significant pledge of $3.1 million aimed at expanding The Bridge Project in Milwaukee. This initiative focuses on providing unconditional cash assistance to low-income mothers within the city.
The newly committed funds are designated to support a second cohort of pregnant mothers participating in the program. This expansion is intended to build upon the project’s prior successes, which have been documented in helping to reduce instances of housing instability and food insecurity among its participants.
The Bridge Project offers direct financial support to mothers, aiming to alleviate economic pressures and improve household stability. The specifics regarding the timeline for the commencement of the second cohort and the exact number of participants it will include were not detailed. Similarly, granular data on the precise metrics of the previously observed reductions in housing instability and food insecurity were not provided in the summary of the trend.
The Zilber Family Foundation’s contribution highlights a growing focus on direct cash transfer programs as a method to address poverty and support vulnerable populations. The program operates in Milwaukee, with the foundation’s investment intended to further its reach and impact within the community.
Story summarized from the original created by Lauren Hafeman on urbanmilwaukee.com, see more information here.
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